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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1913
Page
2
A cluttered local column notes the referendum discussions and voting process. Mentions individuals like the clerk and various townspeople, with scattered references to dates, venues, judges, and the preparation of electoral materials. The text is noisy but centers on the conduct and participation in a referendum and related civic matters.
A mixed page reports sighting of two large fluh resembling whales near the Bay, with locals speculating on Dhak fie. Wanden Farmar meeting planned to discuss extending the railway from Yan to Mullewa, with a Sunday afternoon bell at Weinnanger. Geraldton to host a Kennedy Entertainers visit, and a Moonyoonooka against Thistle club football match results 3 2. Police court hearing for three youths over unlicensed gum fishing and shooting near Chapman River. Psalm 23 parody relates to campaign, and Theee Springs weather talk hints at a rainy mid to late month. Geraldton Building Trades meeting at Druid’s Ball to discuss union organization and tax system. Auction news at Geraldton show. many horses catalogued, with entertainment and films listed for the event.
Navigation notices show the Gorgon leaving Fremantle for Geraldton on September 19 and for Noe West ports Jura and Singapore on September 20. Other vessels including Savon 8 Collowa and Yealunl jf are listed with varying itineraries to Albany Fremantle Java and Singapore, with departures around September 5 to 13.
Advertisers are requested to kindly send in alterations to advertisements on the day before publication to facilitate attention being given to their requests.
The Colonial Secretary Kon McDrey will meet the President of the Chamber of Commerce at the Victoria Hotel on Friday the 12th to discuss the upcoming appointment and related matters. Tattersall’s prize race movement shifts to Tattersall’s Geraldton for the year, while Geraldton Hockey Club notes a goalless draw between local and Ootacarra teams. A 3 inch rainfall was recorded at Geraldton Post Office with no country reports yet. The death of Norah De Freitas, aged 62, is reported from injuries after a fall, with funeral held at the BC cemetery. Railway Commissioner Short visited Geraldton to hear deputations from Municipal Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Agricultural Society on long-standing matters, including Latter issues.
Hart Sorrell of Badera fights Joe Printer of Tieralion in a tame featherweight bout amid crowd disappointment. Printer gains most from the two, but both show little pace, with the referee often separating them. A Northampton rematch and several future bouts across Geraldton and Bayfield are planned, drawing local boxing interest.
Fragmented OCR notes describe multiple land parcels for selection in September. Locations include Victorias and Yuba areas with varying acreages and prices per acre, referencing conditional purchase terms and survey details. Names and precise figures are unclear due to transcription errors, but the document centers on grazing and selection of 100 plus acre plots at different per acre rates and locations in Victoria and Yuba districts.
The Governor Harry Evans arrived amid rain and crowds in Geraldton, greeted by a large town gathering and a military welcome. He toured the city, praised local farmers, and expressed support for bulk wheat handling while the town celebrated harvest prospects and municipal hospitality.
A provincial governor leads a morning visit to Greenough Flats, greeting schoolchildren at North Greenough as rain from the previous night clears. He assists in a pledge, inspects pupils, and plans a return journey to St Catherine's Hall after a lengthy procession through Greenough.
A damaged fragment describes a crowd at the Town Hall assembled for a royal welcome. Dignitaries including the mayor and officials pledge loyalty to King George V and the Crown. The text references Commonwealth and imperial ties, with calligraphy-like lines praising the sovereign and expressing devotion.
The Governor of Western Australia visits Geraldton with Lady Barron. Town officials and citizens extend heartfelt thanks and plan a formal welcome. A banquet at the Victoria Hotel follows a ceremonial hall gathering with a large attendance and an orchestral rendition of the national anthem.
Reports describe an underground route funneling Chinese migrants into Britain and the United States, with repercussions across the Pacific coast as authorities combat the immigration waves amid political tariff debates and border incidents.
At a Liberal League gathering in Carservey on September 2 Archibald Gilchrist was selected as the Liberal candidate for the next State election on the motion of W J Butcher. The Geraldton Guardian subscription rate is stated as 3s 6d per year with a discount option.
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